Fortunately, I didn't have to get very many things for the week in my weekly grocery run. All I needed were basic necessities and a couple of dinner selections.

So this writer just simply took advantage. I just happened to have run into fifty percent off on a few items today. Two ham steaks together cost just $2.99. Not bad. Fifteen-piece shrimp cocktail? Just five dollars. Sliced celery sticks? Just $2.99 for that. Also got two dollars off a bag...